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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.30, 1,163.87 and 511.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.30, 1,163.87 and 511.77 is: 706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.30 : 1,163.87 = 511.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.30/1,163.87 = 511.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.30x = 1,163.87 × 511.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.30x = 595,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,631.19/843.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.31

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